Helix Legal Academy Newsletter

The Legal Communique

November 10, 2020 | Issue #2

Upcoming Events

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About Us

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Legal Spotlight

Sevetri Wilson

"Mind of a Mogul"

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Helix Legal Academy offers unique pathways to opportunity that do not exist elsewhere in the city. The instructional vision of the legal academy is built around the five essential legal competencies: advocacy, argumentation, critical thinking, research, and negotiation. These competencies are reinforced throughout the school year in all subjects. This emphasis on legal competencies are in addition to, rather than in place of, the legal academy’s focus on STEAM education. While students develop key legal competencies, engage with legal professionals, and immerse themselves in all three branches of government prominent in downtown Baton Rouge, they will also have a chance to develop STEAM related skills through an elective that follows the Project Lead The Way curriculum.

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Principal's Message

Greetings, Parents and Community.

Welcome to the next issue of The Legal Communique. We have been busy since the first edition. From participating in Boo at the Krewe to preparing for our new students and the upcoming year, our staff and family are moving ahead in making sure that all is prepared for you and your student.

In this issue you will find the activities and events we have participated in and those which are upcoming this month. Also, look for an introduction to our Math Spotlight for the month, Eureka Math.

Again, thanks for checking out this edition and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Chastity George,

Founding Principal

Helix Legal Academy will open with a 6th grade class in the 2021-22 school year in downtown Baton Rouge. The following year, the legal academy will add a 7th grade and will complete its expansion as a middle school in the 2023-24 school year.

Curriculum Spotlight: Eureka Math

According to Great Minds, Eureka Math is a complete PreK through 12 curriculum that carefully sequences the mathematical progressions into expertly crafted modules. Written by math teachers, Eureka Math provides educators with a comprehensive curriculum, in-depth professional development, books, and support materials. It focuses on conceptual understanding to help students understand the “why” behind the steps they follow in math.

At Helix Legal Academy,

We Set the BAR!!

Helix Legal Academy Tenets

ACHIEVEMENT:

We engage in authentic, real-world learning experiences, embracing that critical thinking is the precursor to innovation, a key to college and career readiness and more positive life outcomes.

COLLABORATION:

We engage our time by embracing the premise that sharing resources and ideas is important because every student matters and every moment counts.

PERSISTENCE:

We engage in a joyful struggle where true learning occurs when we question, investigate, and evaluate ideas.

JUSTICE:

We empower students to practice fairness and justice everywhere, and that being a citizen of this community comes with the charge of service and responsibility.

SELF-AWARENESS:

We empathize with each other through courageous conversations and constant reflection, which is a catalyst for progress.

Our Vision and Mission

We want to share our Vision and Mission in every issue because they define our approach to education as well as describe our desired future outcome for our students.

Vision: Helix Legal Academy strives to develop resilient, self-motivated, civic-minded individuals, committed to excellence, and diligently engaged in their communities.

Mission: The mission of Helix Legal Academy is to empower students through advocacy, extensive analysis of the legal system, and a deep exploration of society driven by liberating and inclusive teaching practices.

Community Outreach Events

On October 31st, Helix Legal Academy, along with the entire Helix Community schools family, had the opportunity to engage community members with Boo! with the Krewe parade and festival sponsored by Phi Gamma Sigma Youth Sorority and Metro Councilwoman Chauna Banks. We truly enjoyed a socially distanced and safe way to get the word out about the amazing things we will have in store for rising 6th grade students.

ENROLLING NOW . . .

Enrollment is OPEN!

You can sign your rising 6th grade student up at enrollbr.org

HLA Now currently Enrolling Upcoming 6th graders

SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS:

Transportation provided
Open Enrollment
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner provided
After school tutoring provided
Exposure to law offices and courtroom proceedings
Offering Robotics and Engineering

We want to share so much more with you!!!

Upcoming Information Sessions

Nov. 17, 2020, Tuesday, 6pm

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During our Information Sessions, we will be sharing information with you about our school and all of its unique qualities. We also want to engage with you in hearing your ideas and perspectives on what a quality school should provide.

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Upcoming Events

Christmas Marketplace

Pop-Up Shop

November 28, 2020

12 noon - 4 pm

Come See Us!

There will be an Information and Application Submission Table for our school.

Holiday Foods During COVID-19

The holiday season is one of the most exciting times of the year. It is an opportunity to share sacred time and create new memories with the people we love the most. As we enter the season during these uncertain times, please consider the safest ways possible to spread holiday cheer this year.

Consider Zoom Thanksgiving meals, grocery pickup for holiday treats, or festivities outside with small numbers of people and masks. We are all family, and as family, we must ensure we love each other by protecting our health.